Iran's top military leader has issued a stark warning against escalating tensions in West Asia, declaring that any foreign-imposed war would trigger a broader regional crisis. General Abdolrahim Mousavi, Chief of Staff of Iran's Armed Forces, delivered the statement during Saturday's Air Force Day celebrations, emphasizing Tehran's readiness to defend its sovereignty.
🔥 'Adventurism by Iran's enemies won’t just fail—it’ll set the whole region on fire,' Mousavi declared, referencing recent U.S. military deployments near Iranian borders. While reaffirming Iran’s no-first-strike policy, he vowed a 'decisive' response to threats.
The warning comes just days after U.S. and Iranian officials held closed-door talks in Muscat, Oman—a diplomatic effort overshadowed by ongoing military posturing. Analysts suggest 2026’s fragile detente could unravel if either side miscalculates.
📉 Regional markets dipped slightly following the speech, with oil prices edging up amid investor jitters. Meanwhile, #WestAsiaTrending topics on social media show young netizens split between calls for de-escalation and nationalist fervor.
